GODI India, the first Indian company to get BIS certification to sell lithium-ion cells made with homegrown technology, claims to have manufactured India’s first ever 5.2 Ah 21700 cylindrical lithium-ion cells with an energy density of 275 Wh/kg based on silicon anode technology.
A communication from the company noted that the electrode composition has been indigenously developed as per the market requirements. With the use of silicon in the anode, an electric vehicle could achieve a greater range, up to 15-20% compared to graphite, on a single charge due to the increased energy density, it claimed.
Mahesh Godi, Founder and CEO, GODI India said, “GODI India is continuously innovating in the anode and cathode areas and planning to achieve >5.6 Ah high-energy and high-power cells for the first time. GODI India has firmly planned for a 100 MWh pilot production facility for 5.0 - 5.2 Ah cells followed by a GWh plant to cater to the requirements of the highly demanding electric two-wheeler’s needs, which is more than 50GWh by 2030.”
The company further noted that it has delivered 5.0 Ah cells to six OEMs in India and is planning to deliver 5.2 Ah cells in the near future. It also claims to have developed an eco-friendly water-based electrode manufacturing process to stabilise the silicon, which has been successfully utilised in the manufacturing of the 5.2 Ah lithium-ion cells.
India's lithium-ion cell market size is forecast to reach $5 billion for E2W by 2030.
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